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BeyondBlue Hi! Check out this post if you're not sure how to start
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Hi there and welcome to the Anxiety section of the Forums First of all, thank you so much for joining us here. We think it’s amazing that you’ve taken this step to getting support and learning from this Community. You are very welcome here and we are... View more

Hi there and welcome to the Anxiety section of the Forums First of all, thank you so much for joining us here. We think it’s amazing that you’ve taken this step to getting support and learning from this Community. You are very welcome here and we are really interested in what you might want to add to these conversations. We get it, having anxiety makes it hard to share in a public place. Remember, this is anonymous and the Beyond Blue team are here to help if you need it This section is for people who are experiencing anxiety in some form in their lives. This might be in social settings, at work, or just in the day to day. You don’t need a diagnosis to post here. If it feels like the right spot for your post, go right ahead! We know that feeling anxious can make it hard to reach out so we want you to know that getting this far is amazing and a great start. A few tips for getting the most out of this section: Get involved when you can! Posting and replying is the heartbeat of this community and you DO have something worthwhile to share (when you’re ready ) Every experience is different. There is no competition here. We know how challenging anxiety can be and how it comes in all shapes and sizes. What you are experiencing will be respected and supported here. Trust yourself! You are the expert in your experience. This community works because people like you share what has worked for you. Thank you for getting involved and taking a look. We can’t wait to hear from you! Beyond Blue

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Leewee Health Anxiety
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Hi everyone; I am new to this site, even though I've heard about it for years. I guess I've gotten to that point where I need to try everything. I am 21 and have been suffering from health anxiety for at least 5 years. I have been seeing a psychologi... View more

Hi everyone; I am new to this site, even though I've heard about it for years. I guess I've gotten to that point where I need to try everything. I am 21 and have been suffering from health anxiety for at least 5 years. I have been seeing a psychologist for 4 or those years and I do not believe I have made any improvements. If anything it has gotten worse. When I am busy with university I have minor symptoms, however; when I'm on break (like now) I suffer from severe anxiety, which impacts on my social and work life. This constant fear has left me feeling depressed like life is never going to get better. When I experience somatic symptoms I am able to logically understand how they can be symptoms of a mild disorder (eg. Allergies, anxiety, hunger). However; the stronger part of me tells me that the pain behind my eye, muscle twitches and tiredness is something more serious like multiple sclerosis. I have made an appointment to see my GP about getting an MRI scan but I know I will not be satisfied with the answer either way.. I will either have the disease, or not trust the doctors judgement. I am aware that I am suffering from health anxiety and that my worries are illogical.. however I am unable to escape the worries and depression that follows. Any advice would be greatly appreciated xx

Tylers Chronic Illness and Anxiety
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I have a chronic illness that affects my autonomic system and since my anxiety has gotten worse recently, I started getting anxiety about it stopping my breathing or my heart because they are controlled by the autonomic system. I was just just wonder... View more

I have a chronic illness that affects my autonomic system and since my anxiety has gotten worse recently, I started getting anxiety about it stopping my breathing or my heart because they are controlled by the autonomic system. I was just just wondering if there was anyone here with disautonomia and anxiety that has experienced this.

Bethie Looking after a family and anxiety
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Hi Atm my anxiety is acting up. Yes I am medicated dual antianxiety/ant depressnts but even the high doses struggle somedays to work. No matter what I'm doing there's times when nothing is working. With a 14 year old son I get anxiety bad if he doesn... View more

Hi Atm my anxiety is acting up. Yes I am medicated dual antianxiety/ant depressnts but even the high doses struggle somedays to work. No matter what I'm doing there's times when nothing is working. With a 14 year old son I get anxiety bad if he doesn't check in every few hours and start freaking out. Probably due to what happened with my husband last year. Question is where do I draw the line? I want him to have a normal life and not be smothered by me. I know it does him no good to see me constantly breaking down crying. He gets so angry with me and his Dad if we say no you can't go out riding with your mates at night. His bike is worth even 2nd hand $1300 and signed by alot of famous BMX stars. Sure in theory he can take care of himself. Martial arts on state level in 4 different disciplines and 2nd year Army Cadets. But all my knowledge externally does not help my emotions. I can't loose him like I did his Dad with a accident that means he wount know us. When he's on base his CO sms me a few times a day because she knows the family situation but when he's out with his mates well it's different. Her he carries a mobile but either turns it of or has no charge.

EJG Severe anxiety
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Just thought I'd reach out here to some like minded people. My anxiety hits peak point when I'm about to commit myself to a decision and even after until the event has passed. It sits as a black pit in the core of my body and won't shift. The only op... View more

Just thought I'd reach out here to some like minded people. My anxiety hits peak point when I'm about to commit myself to a decision and even after until the event has passed. It sits as a black pit in the core of my body and won't shift. The only option feels like backing out of my commitment. Any ideas?

Justanothermum Admitting Something Is Wrong.
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Not sure where to start and not even sure why im posting or if anyone will see.. Im a mother of 3 children. Ive suffered on and off for about 3 years with anxiety (social and health) but ive alaways managed it myself. But last week something happened... View more

Not sure where to start and not even sure why im posting or if anyone will see.. Im a mother of 3 children. Ive suffered on and off for about 3 years with anxiety (social and health) but ive alaways managed it myself. But last week something happened and i started googling symptoms which i wish i never had now and went downwards fast! I was convinced that something bad is going to happen to me and ill need some sort of major surgery. Now i just cant get out of this down mood im in. Ive never been this bad. Everymorning i wake up in a panic attack and all day im down. I just dont see this getting better and im not sure i could live a whole life everyday like this! I have booked in to see a gp tommorow as i cant live like this. but ive just moved to a new area and will be the first time seeing a dr. So im not sure what to say and im not even really sure how seeing a gp is going to help me. Im really struggling to see how this can get better and how will i cope everyday like this. Any advice on seeing a gp doctor especially one who ive never met before?

RuGray I NEED ADVICE!!!! PLZ HELP!
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My partner is going away for a week and I will be alone in the house. This scares me because without anyone to normalise my day I am afraid I will begin using unhelpful coping mechanisms in order to drive the bad thoughts away such as drinking, smoki... View more

My partner is going away for a week and I will be alone in the house. This scares me because without anyone to normalise my day I am afraid I will begin using unhelpful coping mechanisms in order to drive the bad thoughts away such as drinking, smoking, binge eating etc. I have no set routine at the moment as i am still on Holidays. I have some friends close by but I don't even feel like seeing anyone right now and I'm not sure I feel comfortable reaching out to them in this way. Can anyone suggest any tools or coping mechanisms to get me through the next week? Thanks in advance

Lil_m Newbie with bad anxiety
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Hello! I'm new to the forum and having a bad day today. I've had anxiety since a teenager. Most days I manage ok but today isn't one, it's my own fault for having a few too many wines over the new year. It's the only way I seem to be able to relax no... View more

Hello! I'm new to the forum and having a bad day today. I've had anxiety since a teenager. Most days I manage ok but today isn't one, it's my own fault for having a few too many wines over the new year. It's the only way I seem to be able to relax nowadays. I just can't seem to shake off this feeling of shame and guilt. I just want this feeling to go away.

Rhu Panic attack or something else?
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Hi all, So, I've been having issues with anxiety off and on for the past few months (am taking medication for it). I have good days whereby I'm mostly calm and relaxed, but on my bad days, I get really tensed and nervous, and feel as if I'm going to ... View more

Hi all, So, I've been having issues with anxiety off and on for the past few months (am taking medication for it). I have good days whereby I'm mostly calm and relaxed, but on my bad days, I get really tensed and nervous, and feel as if I'm going to fall apart completely. Three nights ago, I was half asleep when I had what I think might have been a panic attack - I was very anxious that night and struggling to sleep when my heart started pounding furiously and I had this weird noise ringing in my ears which sounded like really loud rustling. I've never had that experience before, and it really scared the crap out of me. I tried some deep breathing and the feeling died down, but a minute later, my heart started racing again and that awful noise started in my ears again (I don't have tinnitus or any other ear problems). This kept going in waves for quite some time, and I had the worst sleep of my life that night. Can someone please advise - does that sound like a panic attack or something else? Rhu

Anxiety Sux! Anxiety Skyrocketing!!!!
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Hi all, I'm finding atm that my Anxiety has blown thru the roof, I would call it a G.A.D but it definitely relates to work, in the last 5 years I've had a lot of trouble in work with keeping it(6 jobs in 5 years) and putting up with a lot of bullying... View more

Hi all, I'm finding atm that my Anxiety has blown thru the roof, I would call it a G.A.D but it definitely relates to work, in the last 5 years I've had a lot of trouble in work with keeping it(6 jobs in 5 years) and putting up with a lot of bullying at these places, being put down and made to feel fairly worthless(Im a Cook and I know I can work well but due to all the negativity ive experienced Im starting to believe that I can't do my job). I have just started a job in a kitchen which the people im working with on a regular basis seem good and supportive, but due to my anxiety im finding it so difficult(almost impossible) to do my job well. Im so worried im just going to bounce out of this job and I realy dont know what to do about work, I just keep seeming to stuff up!!! Im on my split atm so any advice work be great, Ive seen a GP and got back onto anti anxiety meds(month for them to kick in) and seeing my reg GP to get some counceling, trying to self calm but dosnt realy work. I just feel so pent up with tension!!!!! and I wish I coud just get this anxiety to go away!!!!

StruggleTownPeeps Struggling with health
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Hi peeps, been going through these symptoms that i have described to my doctor as well as another 3. Each time i get told its Anxiety. I have had spirometery tests for working away. Ct scans in brain chest xrays blood tests and of course my blood pre... View more

Hi peeps, been going through these symptoms that i have described to my doctor as well as another 3. Each time i get told its Anxiety. I have had spirometery tests for working away. Ct scans in brain chest xrays blood tests and of course my blood pressure and heart beat. But i am convinced something is wrong with my health because i get like a shortness in breath and have to take a deep one with a yawn on a regular basis. Its like i know im breathing and not thinking on anything else like my kids and wife. I have read about health anxiety but it dont matter how many times i read my mind dont concentrate on it. Some days it is ok some days is full on. 'My doctor is a surgeon also so im sure he would know. i have two kids and cant find myself to do things for or with them same as helping people i dont want too. so i look forward to a post